From its start, the title track Avoudé is high energy and upbeat. You want to dance, but also to take time to listen. The sound…
Dogo Du Togo and the Alagaa Beat Band Bring you to Togo!
Author: Dorothy Johnson-Laird
Dorothy Johnson-Laird comes from a long line of musicians, including a music teacher in the 1820s in England. As a child she trained in both classical and jazz piano. Dorothy has a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. At New School University, she was the Research Assistant for a course taught on gender issues and women in blues music. Dorothy's passion is African music. She was formerly a regular contributor to worldmusic.about.com.
Ashley Maher: The Adventuress
Ashley Maher is a tall, slender woman with a river of red hair. She is a vocalist, songwriter, and dancer. The pandemic has not slowed…
Rebeca Vallejo Brings the Fire
Rebeca Vallejo was born in Madrid, Spain. As a child she was surrounded by a family of flamenco singers, flamenco is the traditional music of…
DPretty Brings the Heartbeat of Change
There’s nothing more uplifting than listening to a beautiful love song while living through Covid. “Boom Keke” is such a song. It was released in…
Dymphi Peeters Soars
Dymphi Peeters started out life in Afferden, Limburg, a small town in the Netherlands of about 2000 people. As a child, she never imagined becoming…
Karim Dabo’s Path to Peace
One day, I stumbled across Karim Dabo’s music online and I was transfixed. His vocals are soft and sensitive. Even though you may not understand…
Kaïssa’s Joy
Kaïssa greets me warmly at the door of her New York City apartment. She is a tall, thin, striking beauty with dark penetrating eyes. Born…
Elikeh: A Journey Between 2 Worlds
“Between 2 Worlds” is the second CD release for Elikeh (Azalea City Recordings; released 2012). They are a big band based in Washington, D.C. who…
Dawn Avery: Performance as Prayer
In Dawn Avery’s recent album “Beloved,” her voice is strong and determined. Her songs are often slow and thoughtful. Her cello traces graceful circles around…
Gino Sitson’s Adventure
Gino Sitson is a singer with a vocal range of four octaves. He soars while others crawl. As a high-flying acrobat, he glides from one…